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smallblockchev · 02-03-2011, 02:16 PM

Has anybody added bulkhead fittings to their stock gas tank? I want to run a 1/2" fuel line up to my fuel pump and still keep the stock tank. Would I be better off making a small sump tank or just going with bulkhead fittings?

Longhorn Man · 02-03-2011, 06:46 PM

why would you need a 1/2 inch line? You cranking 1200 horses out of your engine?

BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 · 02-03-2011, 06:53 PM

1/2 in lines???? Wow what kind of motor are you running? I don't see it being that hard to add the bulkheads to your tank though.

smallblockchev · 02-03-2011, 06:56 PM

No I am building a purpose built E85 engine. E85 uses something like 30 percent more fuel for the same horsepower as gas. 3/8 should work for the motor but I want 1/2 so I have room to expand if I put it on the bottle or something.

*Shane* · 02-03-2011, 07:50 PM

... you still don't need that much fuel

smallblockchev · 02-04-2011, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Shane

... you still don't need that much fuel

The guys on an E85 forum said I should use a 1/2in line. I have read some places where people are running 3/8 with big power and a lot more where people are running bigger fuel line. I just bought a new tank so I figured now would be the easiest time to add on a sump since I haven't put any gas in it yet.

02-03-2011, 02:16 PM	#1
smallblockchev Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bemidji, MN Posts: 65	bulkhead fittings on stock gas tank Has anybody added bulkhead fittings to their stock gas tank? I want to run a 1/2" fuel line up to my fuel pump and still keep the stock tank. Would I be better off making a small sump tank or just going with bulkhead fittings? __________________ 2007 Chevy 2500HD all stock 1985 Chevy Blazer- sold 1971 Chevy c10- The Mistress 2014 Ford Interceptor SUV

02-03-2011, 06:46 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: bulkhead fittings on stock gas tank why would you need a 1/2 inch line? You cranking 1200 horses out of your engine?

02-03-2011, 06:53 PM	#3
BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 Firefighter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Yellville, Ar, USA Posts: 1,943	Re: bulkhead fittings on stock gas tank 1/2 in lines???? Wow what kind of motor are you running? I don't see it being that hard to add the bulkheads to your tank though. __________________ '72 Chevy SWB 350 Auto '67 GMC LWB 350 4 speed '70 Chevy 4x4 Stepside 350 Auto Yellville, Ar. USA

02-03-2011, 06:56 PM	#4
smallblockchev Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bemidji, MN Posts: 65	Re: bulkhead fittings on stock gas tank No I am building a purpose built E85 engine. E85 uses something like 30 percent more fuel for the same horsepower as gas. 3/8 should work for the motor but I want 1/2 so I have room to expand if I put it on the bottle or something. __________________ 2007 Chevy 2500HD all stock 1985 Chevy Blazer- sold 1971 Chevy c10- The Mistress 2014 Ford Interceptor SUV

02-03-2011, 07:50 PM	#5
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: bulkhead fittings on stock gas tank ... you still don't need that much fuel



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